C.S. KRISHNAMURTHY vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court held that the validity of sanction under Section 5(2) read with Section 5(1)(e) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947 is crucial for prosecution. The Court found that the High Court correctly determined the sanction was valid, thus reversing the acquittal by the Special Judge. The matter was remitted back to the Special Judge for a fresh decision, emphasizing the importance of proper sanction in corruption cases.